Angron Red Clear vs Fluorescent Red

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Fluorescent Red is a little lighter, much more saturated than Angron Red Clear. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Angron Red Clear is an opaque base/layer paint and Tamiya Fluorescent Red is a fluorescent or effect paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Fluorescent Red instead of Angron Red Clear?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Fluorescent Red is a little lighter, much more saturated than Angron Red Clear. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Angron Red Clear instead of Fluorescent Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Angron Red Clear is a little darker, much more muted.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.